CE Engineer

Data Center Critical Environments Technician

The Data Center Critical Environments Technician plays a key role in supporting the reliability, safety, and operational readiness of the facility's critical infrastructure. This position focuses on energizing server racks, ensuring proper electrical readiness, and performing HVAC sealing and containment work to maintain optimal airflow, cooling efficiency, and environmental stability across the data hall.

• Perform safe and compliant energization of new and existing server racks.
• Verify electrical infrastructure readiness, including PDUs, breakers, grounding, and labeling.
• Conduct pre-energization inspections to ensure adherence to electrical safety standards.
• Document energization activities, load capacities, and configuration changes.
• Collaborate with deployment and operations teams to schedule and sequence energization work.

• Install, inspect, and maintain HVAC sealing materials such as gaskets, blanking panels, brush strips, and containment curtains.
• Identify and remediate airflow leaks to improve cooling efficiency and reduce bypass air.
• Support hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment initiatives and airflow optimization projects.
• Perform routine checks on CRAC/CRAH units, ducting, and airflow management systems.
• Document sealing work and provide recommendations for improving thermal performance.

• Assist with routine inspections of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems.
• Respond to alarms, environmental deviations, and operational incidents.
• Follow strict safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and escalation paths.
• Maintain accurate logs, work orders, and change management documentation.
• Support commissioning, decommissioning, and infrastructure upgrade activities.

• Experience in data center operations, critical environments, or electrical/mechanical trades.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices and rack power distribution.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, airflow management, and containment best practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings, electrical one-lines, and equipment specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, EPA 608, or equivalent.
• Experience with DCIM tools, ticketing systems, and change management processes.
• Background in facilities, electrical work, or mechanical systems.

• Safety-first mindset
• Technical troubleshooting
• Clear communication
• Team collaboration
• Documentation accuracy
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.